How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?
Alogaily, R. (2025). How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?. EKB Journal Management System, 45(2), 298-341. doi: 10.21608/caf.2025.435001
Rana Sulaiman Alogaily. "How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?". EKB Journal Management System, 45, 2, 2025, 298-341. doi: 10.21608/caf.2025.435001
Alogaily, R. (2025). 'How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?', EKB Journal Management System, 45(2), pp. 298-341. doi: 10.21608/caf.2025.435001
Alogaily, R. How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 45(2): 298-341. doi: 10.21608/caf.2025.435001

How Can Saudi Arabia Maximize the Economic Benefits of Hosting Expo 2030?

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Volume 45, Issue 2, June 2025, Page 298-341  XML PDF (1.11 MB)
DOI: 10.21608/caf.2025.435001
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Rana Sulaiman Alogaily
Assistant Professor of Economics Department of Economics, College of Business Administration, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
This paper explores the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of hosting EXPO 2030 in Saudi Arabia and proposes a comprehensive program aimed at maximizing these benefits. The program focuses on aligning EXPO activities with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, emphasizing economic diversification, infrastructure development, sustainability, tourism, education, and global engagement. The methodology includes an analysis of case studies from previous EXPO hosts to derive lessons and best practices for Saudi Arabia. The proposed program advocates sectoral themes such as technology, sustainability, innovation, promoting investment and international partnerships. Additionally, the program outlines strategies for leveraging EXPO as a platform to showcase the Kingdom’s green technologies, smart cities, and cultural heritage, while ensuring long-term benefits through infrastructure development and skills training. The program emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government, private sector entities, and international organizations to create lasting legacies from the event. Finally, the paper highlights the potential for future studies to evaluate the social and economic impacts of EXPO 2030 on Saudi Arabia’s workforce, global reputation, and long-term economic transformation.
Keywords
EXPO 2030; Saudi Arabia; Vision 2030; economic diversification; infrastructure development; sustainability; green technologies; tourism; global engagement; skills development; innovation; public-private partnerships
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